Chocolate Research & Development, Engineering Degree Apprenticeship 2025

Summary

Are you passionate about Research & Development and Engineering but worried about the cost of university? At Mondelez International, we’ve created a Chocolate R&D Engineering Degree Apprenticeship that allows you to study for a bachelor's degree in Engineering while gaining valuable hands-on experience with a leading global snacking company.

Wage

£23,000 a year

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Annual pay reviews, performance related bonus

Training course

Science industry process and plant engineer (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (flexible - to be agreed with line manager).

36 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Year 1 & 2-Pilot Plant

· You will initially be based within the Pilot Plant & Facilities Team as part of the Global process team.

· Training in cocoa, chocolate making and depositing technologies.

· Work in advance of trials with product/process developers to assist in trial planning.

· Build technical knowledge and equipment expertise executing trials with product/process developers.

Year 3 & 4-Projects

· Support category growth and CAPEX projects.

· Build project management experience.

· In year 4 you will take on a placement role where you will have full responsibility for delivery of your own project, including scoping, trial planning, execution, and reporting.

Where you’ll work

Bournville

Birmingham

B30 2LU

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ASTON UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Science industry process and plant engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Ensure the control, within own area of responsibility, of major accident hazards, health & safety, to statutory, mandatory and environmental standards.
Ensure that targets are met and maintained, within own area of responsibility, whilst complying with defined company procedures and legislative requirements
Prepare for and perform process/plant engineering tasks using the appropriate techniques, procedures and methods
Support the evaluation, submission, planning, installation and commissioning of capital, maintenance and revenue projects to improve process performance
Work autonomously to analyse, interpret and evaluate engineering data, presenting the results and problem solving approach clearly and concisely in written and oral form, using technology where appropriate to assist with and evaluate activies
Apply continuous improvement techniques and support existing manufacturing principles to drive effectiveness and efficiency.
Manage and/or support the introduction of new technologies and practices
Use creative thinking and problem solving to challenge assumptions, innovate, make new proposals and build on existing ideas.
Plan and prioritise process/plant tasks using project planning tools, review and evaluate progress against objectives and investigate alternative scenarios

Your training plan

The training schedule includes block release at University, combined with distance learning. Additional time will be set aside for "off the job" training.

You will be required to travel to the University site during your block release and for other agreed activities.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 subjects including English and Maths (grade C/4)

A Level in:

(or equivalent) Maths and a STEM subject (grade CCC)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

Mondelēz International has been making treats such as Cadbury, Maynard’s Bassetts, Philadelphia and Ritz in the UK for nearly two hundred years. We employ over 4,000 colleagues across nine UK sites, comprising six factories and three R&D centres, two of which are global research hubs. Proudly, every new chocolate product we make in 150 countries starts life in Bournville.

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Company benefits

35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), flexible working, contributory pension, life assurance, and a flexible benefits program.

After this apprenticeship

Wherever you join us, there’s no limit to your potential at Mondelez International. If you turn out to be a superstar, we’ll support your progression with loads of progression opportunities. Towards the end of your apprenticeship the business will support you to apply for any suitable vacant roles in order to progress your career within Mondelez International.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ASTON UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304690.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 28 March 2025

When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.

Company’s application instructions

We will be holding our final stage assessment centre for this role in-person at our Bournville offices week commencing 28th April 2025. Reasonable travel expenses will be covered.

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